Braga vs Nottingham Forest: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Braga vs Nottingham Forest: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 22 2026 | Estadio Municipal de Braga | UEFA Europa League - Round 7 | 20:00 GMT

A very important game for both of these 2 teams as they still have top 8 in their sights with Braga already being in it. Braga will be needing all 3 points to almost put themselves straight into that top 8 places as they currently sit on 13 points only a point away from dropping out of those top 8 places. However, Nottingham Forest will be hoping that they can get the win and take all 3 points so that they can enter those places and not have to increase their current fixtures by having to play 2 more games. Our advanced algorithm has predicted that Braga will hold onto those top 8 places and win this match 3-2.

Key Betting Tip: Both teams to score in this match at 1.75 odds – this represents excellent value based on tips provided to us by our team of in-house tipsters.

Braga vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineups

Braga Predicted Lineup (4-1-3-2): Hornicek, Lelo, Carvalho, Arrey-Mbi, Gomez, Gorby, Moscardo, Moutinho, Dorgeles, Pau Victor, Navarro

Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Sels, Williams, Murillo, Milenkovic, Aina, Anderson, Sangare, Dominguez, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Jesus

Recent Braga and Nottingham Forest Match Analysis

Last 5 Braga Matches: Braga 2-2 Benfica (H) Liga Portugal Estrela da Amadora 3-3 Braga (A) Liga Portugal Benfica 1-3 Braga (A) League Cup Vitoria de Guimaraes 2-1 Braga (A) League Cup AD Fafe 2-1 Braga (A) Taca de Portugal

Not the type of form you want going into a game that can help your season. Only a single win in the last 5 matches isn’t something a team ever wants especially one that is looking to push themselves into the automatic qualification. There is one key reason for why Braga has struggled recently and that is because of their defence as they have struggled to keep clean sheets recently not keeping one in the last 5 matches. In fact, they have conceded 10 goals in the last 5 matches, something that could cause a lot of issues for them going into this game, however, their attack has been helping them as they have scored 10 goals as well. They will be looking to either strengthen their defence or hope their attack is good enough to get them a win.

Last 5 Nottingham Forest Matches: Nottingham Forest 0-2 Everton (H) Premier League Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest (A) Premier League West Ham 1-2 Nottingham Forest (A) Premier League Wrexham 3-3 Nottingham Forest 4-3 penalties (A) FA Cup Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal (H) Premier League

Once again not the best run of form going into this game however, it has been improving in the last 3 matches. While they did lose to a team that currently sits in the league below them, their confidence would’ve been massively boosted after the draw against Arsenal something not many teams have been able to do this season. They have struggled going forward only scoring 6 goals in the last 5 matches and 3 of them came from 1 match. They have failed to score in 2 of their last 5 matches something they will need to change going into this game. However, their defence has been the true issue conceding 9 goals in the last 5 matches and seeing 3 goals go in against them twice in the last 5 matches. However, the main boost of confidence comes from their only win as this was a game that they played away like this match, they will be hoping with the traveling fans they have enough to push them.

Braga vs Nottingham Forest Predictions

Our advanced algorithm has analysed over 200 pieces of data and predicted with an 84% confidence that both teams will score in this game. The key factors for this are players available, current form, and tactical matchups.

Best Braga vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tip

Football Park’s Best Bet: Both teams in this game to score @ 1.75 odds. This is based on predictions made by our team of in-house tipsters as a result of these teams seeing both team’s score in 8 of their last 10 matches.

Key Players to Watch: Braga vs Nottingham Forest

Leonardo Lelo (Braga): The fullback has been very good this season especially when he has been needed going forward. Providing 4 assists this season in the league and 2 in the Europa League, he will likely cause issues for Forest. His output has been incredible this season creating 34 chances already this season averaging 2.5 chances created per 90, if there is a player that will make something happen for Braga it will be him when he gets forward.

Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest): One of the best midfielders in the Premier League currently Anderson has been the heartbeat of Forest this season both defending and going forward. Having created 31 chances from a deep lying midfield role he is likely to cause a lot of issues when he moves the ball forward. However, he will also cause issues for when they look to attack as his defensive ability is even better than his offensive ability. He will be the man to stop Braga and help Forest win.